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Leica will not take part in Photokina 2020

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2019

Leica will not take part in Photokina 2020 – this information is coming from an email sent by Photokina:

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Officially announced: Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers

By LR admin | Published: September 17, 2019

  The long-rumored Leica M Monochrom “Signature” limited edition camera by Andy Summers is now officially announced. The set is limited to 50 pieces worldwide and includes a Leica Summicron-M f/2 35mm ASPH lens with a vintage round lens hood, a Fender guitar-inspired camera strap and an Oberwerth leather black system bag. The US price […]

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Leica’s CEO: Leica will build a center for Computational Imaging in Silicon Valley

By LR admin | Published: September 16, 2019

Leica’s CEO Matthias Harsch announced that Leica will build “a competence center for Computational Imaging in California’s Silicon Valley”:

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The Leica M9 is ten years old: an interview with Stefan Daniel

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2019

The French website Mizuwari published an interview with Stefan Daniel on the 10th anniversary of the Leica M9 camera. Here are a few quotes (Google translation):

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Leica M-E Typ 240 and Leica M-A Typ 127 cameras now in stock in the US

By LR admin | Published: September 15, 2019

The new Leica M-E Typ 240 camera is now shipping and is currently in stock at Adorama (sold out already). The hard to find Leica M-A Typ 127 cameras is now also in stock at B&H (sold out already). Check pricing and availability of Leica products at:

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New book: “Ernst Leitz III – Die Leica stets im Blick” (in German)

By LR admin | Published: September 12, 2019

There is a new Leica book in German language: “Ernst Leitz III – The Leica always in view”. The book is already listed for sale at: Amazon Germany Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon France Amazon Italy Amazon Spain Amazon Canada Amazon Japan More Leica books can be found here. Book description (Google translated):

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New Vi Vante camera straps: Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL & Leica S and the new red/black CliffHanger

By LR admin | Published: September 10, 2019

Vi Vante recently introduced two new camera straps – the first one is the Vi Vante Matador Noir camera strap for Leica SL and other cameras with slotted strap mounts (Vi Vante | Amazon): “Strong enough to pull a truck, refined enough for your camera; the Vi Vante Matador is now expertly handcrafted for cameras with […]

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